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Sailing Beneath London’s Tower Bridge

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Ponant Le Lapérouse approaching London's Tower Bridge at sunrise before sailing down the River Thames toward the North Sea.

Discover the rare experience of sailing beneath London’s Tower Bridge aboard Ponant’s Le Lapérouse as the bridge opens on a journey down the Thames.

Experiencing Australia’s Uluru (Ayers Rock)

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A rare rainbow arches over Uluru after a thunderstorm, with the long shadows of David and Carol Porter stretching across the red desert in Australia's Red Center

Our firsthand visit to Uluru (Ayers Rock) included a rare thunderstorm, a spectacular rainbow, fascinating history, and a few practical travel tips.

Where Can You See the World’s Most Spectacular Icebergs?

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A Zodiac from a Silversea Expeditions voyage approaches a giant iceberg in the Davis Strait between Greenland and Canada's Baffin Island.

Where Can You See the World’s Most Spectacular Icebergs? Travel Notes: Follow along as we share firsthand travel experiences and practical advice from the remarkable places we’ve explored…

Travel News & Tips

Six-panel collage representing 2027 cruise itineraries, including the Mediterranean, Alaska, Greek Isles, European rivers, Japan, and the Caribbean.

Top 10 2027 Cruise Itineraries

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Discover Virtuoso’s top 10 2027 cruise itineraries, from the Mediterranean and Alaska to Antarctica, Japan, and Europe’s great rivers.

Viking river cruise ship sailing the Danube in Durnstein, Austria

European River Cruise Low Water: Best Time to Go?

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Concerned about European river cruise low water? Learn why we recommend April through June and how to protect your river cruise investment.

Travel advisor helping a couple review cruise travel options with the message AI Can Help. Human Advice Matters.

Why Travelers Still Choose Human Travel Advisors

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Human travel advisors bring judgment, context, and confidence to travel planning when AI alone is not enough.

Global Entry's new Trusted Traveler app shown on a smartphone at an airport arrival area

Global Entry’s New Trusted Traveler App

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Global Entry’s new Trusted Traveler app replaces the former apps. Here’s what travelers need to know before their next trip.

Our Travel Agency Offers

Viking river cruise ship deck at sunset promoting the Your Choice Sale with airfare, savings, and onboard benefits

Viking’s Popular Your Choice Sale Is Here

Friday, October 2, 2026

Viking’s Popular Your Choice Sale includes airfare, savings, a $25 deposit, and added benefits on select sailings. Call us for details.

Tauck 2027 new journeys and cruises featuring a small luxury ship sailing near Mount Fuji at sunrise

Tauck: New 2027 Journeys, Cruises & Family Travel

Friday, September 18, 2026

Explore Tauck’s new 2027 journeys, cruises and family travel, from Japan and Portugal to the Baltic, France and the American West.

Natural Habitat Adventures guests photograph the Northern Lights beside a snowcoach in Churchill, Manitoba.

The Best Place to See the Northern Lights?

Friday, September 11, 2026

Discover why Churchill, Manitoba, may be the best place to see the Northern Lights, with heated viewing locations and an Arctic adventure.

Viking ocean ship sailing in Japan with Mount Fuji and traditional Japanese architecture in the background.

Viking Ocean Cruises: New Ships, Itineraries and Destinations for ’28,’29

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Viking Ocean Cruises 2028″“2029 cruises bring new ocean ships, new itineraries and more destinations, including Alaska, the Mediterranean and Japan.

About Us

 

 

We’re David and Carol Porter, founders of Roaming Boomers Travel Services. For more than a decade, we’ve been guiding luxury travelers to unforgettable journeys at sea and on land. Let us help plan your next adventure of a lifetime.